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UPCOMING TOURS- SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2010

Outta Here! Travel Tour Calendar

SEPTEMBER 1-FREE TRAVEL SHOW AT CARR VALLEY 6:30PM-8:00PM
Learn about all the Badger games we are going to.  Michigan State, Iowa Hawkeyes, Purdue Boilermakers, Michigan.  Taste samples of the great Carr Valley Cheese, get discounts, win prizes and so much more.  Held in Sauk City- call to reserve your space.

SEPTEMBER 1- LAKE GENEVA

Enjoy the highlights of some of the elegant estates as we travel around the eastern end of the lake known as "Geneva Bay" in an approximately one hour narrated excursion which just helps to compliment the beautiful setting.  The well know flag ship of the fleet- The Lady of the Lake- will transport us on this trip.  Lunch is on your own in the lovely downtown area.  There is plenty of time to shop and explore the quaint shops and stores before be are off to the Yerkes Observatory.  We will be given a tour of the beautiful building as well as learn about the 40 inch refracting telescope- the largest of its kind in the world.  Truly an exciting day.  Just $50 per person for motorcoach, boat cruise, and Yerkes Observatory.  Hope you can join us!

SEPTEMBER 7-9 DOOR COUNTY IN THE FALL

Join us as we visit the beautiful area in the north.  Ride the trolley, see lighthouses, dine at Al Johnson's, watch a performance at the Peninsula Players, do some shopping, and plenty of sightseeing. A great time of year to visit this treasure of Wisconsin.  Just $329 per person.  Call for all the details.

SEPTEMBER 8th- ALASKA CRUISE AND TOUR ON HOLLAND AMERICA
12 Day Alaska Cruise and tour on Holland America aboard the ms Statendam.  Departs from Fairbanks.  Outside cabins start at $2049 per person.  This is definitely a once in a life time event.  Call for all the specifics and to find out what is included.  A fantastic way to see the last frontier of America.  A VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TOUR.

SEPTEMBER 9- SPARTA- FT. McCOY AND MORE!
On our visit here we will get an insiders view of Fort McCoy.  The facility has been operational since 1909.  See the barracks and more on this narrated tour- then enjoy lunch in the mess hall!  We then visit the unique and unusual Paul and Matilda Wegner grotto as well as visit the home of FAST (they build a lot of the HUGE statue like items you see dotting the country side).
Then it is time for another tour- this time of Amish Country.  Our guide will share the rich history of the Amish dating back to the 1500's.  We learn how the heritage has survived many generations and how it thrives in the midst of the modern world.  Satisfy your curiosity as we learn the many traditions and customs, including dress, courtship, marriage the church and funerals. Join us on this activity packed day for only $60 per person. 

SEPTEMBER 10-12 A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE GALENA
Join us as we journey to beautiful and historic Galena for a three day adventure full of feasting, fun and frivolity!  Highlights include trolley tour of the city, Irish boutique hotel, wine tasting, Mississippi River Museum, agriculture adventure with tastings at chocolatiers, coffee roasters and cheesemakers, Victorian progressive dinner,shopping, brewery tour.  There is plenty of free time to shop, relax and sightsee- yet we have full days planned as well.  Price of $459 per person includes all the highlights- as well as many more that I have not mentioned.  Contact Outta Here! Travel for all the tour details.  This tour was very popular last year and is sure to fill up this year as well.

SEPTEMBER 11- NEW YORK CITY ONE DAY
Pay homage at the World Trade Center sight on this day.  Our tour includes airfare from Chicago O'Hare, transfers to downtown and plenty of time to see the sights- with your hop-on and hop-off double decker tour bus pass that is included.  Do some shopping, pay your respects and have a great lunch.  Just $299 per person. 


SEPTEMBER 13-24 NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA AND MORE
A great tour with LOTS of highlights.  Cleveland, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City, Montreal.  Ride the Maid of the Mist, see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, get a Rickshaw ride in Ottawa- this tour covers all the best aspects and sights in many areas.  City tours, cathedrals and lots of great food.  Call for all the day by day details. Tour includes 22 meals and is just $1929 per person for motor coach, meals, hotels, sightseeing and SO much more.  Join us as we visit our neighbors to the north! A VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TOUR.

SEPTEMBER 13-18 NORTHEAST MICHIGAN LIGHTHOUSES
See how beautiful Michigan can be in the early fall.  This tour includes a lot- 12 meals, cooking demonstration, dinner cruise, 5 lighthouses, Great Lakes Heritage Center, Elk viewing with carriage ride and gourmet dinner, Lumberman's Monument, traditional tea ceremony at the Japanese Cultural Center.  Just $1079 per person for all this and so much more.  Call to find out all the details.  See Michigan from a different perspective- and enjoy every minute of it!

SEPTEMBER 13- BLACK RIVER FALLS CASINO
Don't let the date be UNLUCKY for you!  Join us and hopefully come home a winner!  Just $30 per person for the bus and casino package.  At least the 13th isn't a Friday!!

SEPTEMBER 13-19- CALIFORNIA WINES AND TRAINS
California- here we come!  From San Francisco to Hollywood, discover the breathtaking vistas of the California Coastline.  Scenic towns, a magnificent wine train and all the glitter of Hollywood await you.  Highlights include San Francisco city tour that includes Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf and a cable car ride.  Napa Valley Wine excursion with lunch and tastings, Amtrak from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and local touring that includes Venice Beach, Hollywood, Rodeo Drive and Sunset Strip.  So many things to see and so many fun ways to do it.  Just $1798 per person based on double occupancy.  Call for all the inclusions or to make a reservation.

SEPTEMBER 14- ONE DAY VEGAS!!
You read it right!!  ONE day in Vegas!  We leave from Milwaukee EARLY- arriving in Vegas by 9am.  Gamble, have fun, gamble some more.  We depart Vegas at 11:30pm- getting into Milwaukee by 6am the next morning.  The ULTIMATE decadent indulgence.  Price includes airfare and transfers, as well as bus to and from Milwaukee.  Just $309 per person. 

SEPTEMBER 18-19 MAGGIE MAE IN SANDSTONE, MN
A great overnight getaway! We hear maggie TWICE and have a GREAT Prime Rib Buffet Dinner at the Grand Hinckley Casino (so there will be gambling time as well!)  We also will enjoy a jazz luncheon cruise in Stillwater on the way home.  Just $219 per person ($209 for Maggie Mae Fan Club Members) includes motor coach, 1 night at Grand Hinckley Casino Hotel, Prime Rib Buffet, breakfast buffet, reserved seating at 2 Maggie Mae concerts, afternoon jazz luncheon cruise, door prizes and LOTS more!

SEPTEMBER 18- LONG GROVE- A HIDDEN GEM
A village tucked away just waiting to be discovered!  We will tour a chocolate factory on the way- with LOTS of goodies to taste and a chocolate OUTLET store!  Lunch will be on your own as you shop and explore the myriad of stores and hidden treasures.  Don't worry- we will give you maps so you don't get lost and shopping bags so you can carry all your loot! On our way home we will stop at the beautiful Cuneo Mansion.  This is truly the gem we spoke of.  You will find it hard to believe this beautiful estate is located in Illinois and NOT in Europe.  Just $69 for the entire day.

SEPTEMBER 21- OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY
Oberammergau in Germany and the original Passion Play!  Only performed once every TEN years (since 1635).  Very definitely a once in a lifetime event.  Watch for all the details and start planning ahead! Join us as we travel for 11 days leaving September 21, 2010- we see Venice, Florence, Rome AND Oberammergau- Lots of things included- and definitely a must-see!  Only $4722 per person with air out of MADISON!!!  Contact me for all the details on this grand experience!  
Read more about the history of this performance!

SEPTEMBER 22-OCTOBER 4- BEST OF BAVARIA WITH OKTOBERFEST
The Best of Bavaria tour offers you the excitement of Munich and the world famous Oktoberfest plus beautiful alpine regions. Visits to two of King Ludwigs castles are included as is a two day visit to the city of Bamberg- famous for its many breweries and medieval history. Prices start at $2850 per person.  Oktoberfest is something that has to be experienced once in a lifetime- why not this year.  Contact us for all the details.

SEPTEMBER 24-OCTOBER 2- NEW ENGLAND AND CANADA CRUISING
Coastal scenery, historic ports of call and the excitement of New York City await on a cruise to Canada and New England during beautiful Autumn Foliage season.  Highlights of this spectacular tour include Times Square hotel, New York City tour, 7 Day Carnival Cruise Lines Fall Foliage tour, Boston, Portland, Saint John, Halifax and 22 meals.  Just $1279 per person for an outside cabin- based on double occupancy.  Call today to find out all the wonderful details. 

SEPTEMBER 24-30- MACKINAC ISLAND FALL FOLIAGE
Revel in the beautiful fall colors as we travel north to Mackinac Island.  Highlights of the tour include Chicago sightseeing, Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes, Music House Museum, Narrated Soo Locks cruise, 2 nights at the famous Grand Hotel, guided tour of Frankenmuth, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland and a Bavarian dinner as well as 8 other meals.  Just $1579 per person.  Contact Outta Here! Travel for all the details and to reserve your space.

SEPTEMBER 24- CRANBERRY FEST IN WARRENS
A tour in conjunction with Cranberry Connections in Wisconsin Dells.  We leave early in the morning after getting treats at the store- spend the entire day on the grounds shopping- then stop for an included dinner at Burnstads European Village in Tomah.  Tour includes lots- motor coach, dinner, and lots of goodies.  Just $60 per person- Space is limited.

SEPTEMBER 25- TEN CHIMNEYS IN GENESEE DEPOT
Ten Chimneys is a landmark unique among our national treasures.  The diverse collections and enchanting decor are comprised of the original pieces hand-picked by Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in the 1920's to 1940's.  Almost all of Ten Chimneys' historic furnishing are intact and unchanged since the Lunts first assembled them.  A living monument to theater and the arts, Ten Chimneys is overflowing with memorabilia.  We are invited to add our name to the guest list at the 60 acre estate in the rolling Kettle Moraine fores of southeast Wisconsin.  A lovely box lunch is included.  Just $72 per person for this delightful experience.

SEPTEMBER 25- HOGS & HOOCH
Tour the unbelievable Harley Davidson Factory and see where the "hogs" are made.  Lunch at MOTOR- on the premises of the factory is included.  Then we are off for the "hooch"- tasting and touring at Sprecher and Miller Breweries.  We will go hog-wild- making a dessert stop on the way home.  Just $98 per person for this unique day.

SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 5- NEW ENGLAND RAILS AND SAILS
Travel by historic rails and scenic sails as we explore the sights and sound of New England.  Highlights of this tour include- Boston city tour, Portland Bayside dinner, Casco Bay Cruise, White Mountains of New Hampshire, Conway Scenic Railroad, Quechee Gorge, Essex Steam Train, Riverboat Becky Thatcher, Hyannis Harbor Cruise, Cape Cod Central Railroad, Lobster dinner.  See the colors on this historic and beautiful tour.  Just $1698 per person.  Call today to find out the daily itinerary and all the inclusions.

OCTOBER 1-3
BADGERS VS. MICHIGAN STATE


OCTOBER 1-2 THE MAKING OF A BIBLE
Join us as we head north to see history in the making.  We visit the beautiful Cathedral at St. Paul where we will have a tour as well as participate in a Eucharistic Adoration.  We stay and attend evening mass as well.  Then we are off to tour the mansion that houses the Americn Swedish Institute.  An authentic Swedish Smorgasbord is included.  Feast on breads and cheeses, herring, potato sausage, Swedish meatballs and more.  Dessert of rice pudding with lingonberries and pepparkakor (traditional Swedish ginger cookies) are included.  We spend the evening at the lovely Hilton Garden Inn.  The next day enjoy a hearty breakfast before we head north to St. John's Abbey and a Retreat Day.  We begin with an opening prayer, then a morning presentation "From Inspiration to Illumination", where we learn about the story of the Saint John's Bible.  We learn about the processes, tools and methods being used to hand write the bible and design the beautiful illustrations.  We return home after a full day of inspiration and enlightenment.  Truly a once in a lifetime event.  Just $249 per person based on double occupancy, only $299 for single occupancy.  Call today to reserve your space on this wonderful journey!


OCTOBER 1-5- ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA

What could be more glorious than the sight of HUNDREDS of brilliantly colored hot air balloons set against a blazing southwestern sunset?  Highlights of this breathtaking tour include "Mass Ascension" ceremony at the Balloon Fiesta, tour of Albuquerque and Old Town, Los Alamos and Bandelier National Monument, walking tour of Santa Fe.  So Up, Up, and Away!  Join us- just contact Outta Here! to find out the daily itinerary.  Just $1049 per person- based on double occupancy. What a "soaring" good time!

OCTOBER 5-FREE TRAVEL SHOW AT CARR VALLEY 6:30PM-8:00PM
"BAG" a great tour.  Hunters specials!  Check out all the "manly" tours we have to offer!  A one day trip to Cabela's, a taxidermist and a brewery!  Or maybe big game hunting out west...or maybe a SAFARI?  Call today to reserve your space.  Held at Carr Valley in Sauk City.

OCTOBER 8- PESHTIGO REMEMBERED

Journey with us to this little town- forgotten in the smoke of the Chicago fire- but the site of a much larger and much more deadly fire- ON THE SAME DAY!!!  We visit the museum, tour the area, learn about the victims and the survivors and see how far the town has come since that horrendous day in 1871.  Lunch is included.  Just $55 per person.  A wonderful way to learn about some often forgotten history.

OCTOBER 8- KOHLER "TOILET TOUR"
There is GOOD reason to call this the "toilet tour"! We are, after all going to tour the Kohler factory- where all those great bathroom fixtures are made. Kohler's "Industry in Action" factory tour takes visitors through the numerous buildings - Pottery, Brass Building and Foundry - that create everything from vitreous china lavatories to massive 6-foot cast iron tubs. Lunch at the famous American Club is included, as well as a tour of their beautiful gardens. We even have time to do some shopping at the shops at Woodlake before we head home. All for only $79! Call today to reserve.

OCTOBER 9- O'LEARYS FIRE TRUCK TOURS
See the city on your own FIRETRUCK!! O'Leary's (yes- named after the owner of the cow that reportedly started the FAMOUS fire on this date in 1871!) specializes in providing exciting tours of the city of chicago with their fleet of unique antique fire trucks.  What better way (or more fun??) for you to learn more about the city of Chicago and its rich culture and history?  Lunch at the famous Chicago Fire House Restaurant is included- sure to make this day SIZZLE!! Just $95 per person.

OCTOBER 9-10 WINE AND DINE TOUR
Join us on a tour of some of the finest wineries Wisconsin has to offer.  A smorgasbord for the palette awaits you!  There is NO way to see all the wineries in the state.  We depart after a tasting at Cujak's Wine Market and Wine Bar and meeting our host Sara Cujak.  Our visits include Vines to Cellars, Trout Springs Winery, Red and White Wine Bar and Uncorked.  We will stay at the beautiful Radisson Paper Valley and have dinner at the Melting Pot.  A breakfast buffet is included the next morning.  BUT THAT ISN'T IT!!  The tour also includes tickets to the Skyline Comedy Cafe.  A great tour- and proceeds will benefit the Fond du Lac Humane Society.  Just $299 per person based on double occupancy.

OCTOBER 12- DIAMOND JO CASINO

Get ready to join us as we travel to Dubuque, Iowa and the beautiful Diamond Jo Casino.  They offer more then 1000 slots, 18 tables, and a live poker room. The energy will surround you- the action is EVERYWHERE at Diamond Jo!  Pay just $32 for the motor coach, lunch buffet and $10 in match play.  Try your luck (or is it skill?) in a different casino and enjoy the day near the waterfront.  Contact us to reserve your space.  You DO feel LUCKY---don't you??

OCTOBER 14- MAGGIE MAE AT STOUGHTON OPERA HOUSE
One of the acoustic and architectural treasures of the midwest, the Stoughton Opera House is over 100 years old! Originally called the City Auditorium, the theater first opened on February 22, 1901. It is one of the largest second story theaters in the Midwest. Maggie Mae will be performing here on October 14th at 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Join us as we enjoy Maggie in this beautiful setting. We will depart from Maggie Mae’s Country Café in Oxford and head to Stoughton in plenty of time for either performance. Just $67 per person, $62 for members of Maggie Mae Fan Club.


OCTOBER 16- ANOTHER SLUM RUN!
These tours are always so much fun!  We leave at noon and hit all the "slummy" bars- you know, the ones your mama warned you about!  Drink all you want on the bus, enjoy the included sandwiches from Murph's Chop shop and have a great time.  We go to Jackson Clinic, WhiteCreek, Log Cabin, Grampa's Swampside- and a SURPRISE stop we haven't gone to before.  Sure to be a popular tour- and sure to fill up.  Just $45 per person- call today to reserve your space.

OCTOBER 19-23 MAGGIE MAE IS GOIN' BACK TO BRANSON!
So much to see and do!  Call for all the details- but the highlights include 4 nights hotel, 11 meals, 9 shows!  We will see Maggie Mae, Marty Stuart, Andy Williams, Yakov Smirnoff, Clay Cooper and more!  Visit Bass Pro and get some shopping done.  If you went before- don't worry, this is all new shows and restaurants.  If you didn't go before- then what are you waiting for???  Come along and see all that you missed!!  Call for a detailed flyer.  Price is $899 per person based on double occupancy or $879 for fan club members.  An added bonus for anyone that was on the last Maggie Mae Branson tour- SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $10!!

OCTOBER 22-24
WISCONSIN BADGERS VS. IOWA HAWKEYES


OCTOBER 24-28-DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS- 4 NIGHTS
We fly from Milwaukee to Las Vegas- then transfer to the beautiful Golden Nugget in downtown Vegas- right in the middle of everything.  Escape the dreary Wisconsin Winter and try your luck in the City of Lights!  Rate includes round trip air fare, transfers and 4 nights hotel- Just $569 per person- based on double occupancy. 

OCTOBER 25-28- SHIPSHEWANA FLEA MARKET IN INDIANA
Welcome to the home of the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market! You will find hundreds of vendors selling everything from fresh fruit to handcrafted furniture at the Shipshewana Flea Market. The small community comes alive with travelers from all over to visit this “do not miss” Hoosier tradition. The atmosphere surrounding the Flea Market is one of a kind.   Our tour includes three nights hotel, meals and Amish attractions.  Call for all the details and inclusions.  One of the last weeks to shop at this great market- and don't worry- there is PLENTY of room on the bus to carry all your purchases!  Just $459 per person based on double occupancy. A GREAT Girlfriend's Getaway!

OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 2- "WITCH" WAY TO SALEM?
This is the SECOND best place to spend Halloween (the FIRST being our Transylvania tour that will be offered again NEXT year!)  Tour includes lodging at the famous Hawthorne Hotel- along with admission to THE Official Salem Halloween Witches Ball.  Highlights include guided tours and visits to the Witch Trial sights.  Have your fortune told by an authentic gypsy, take a haunted Harbor Cruise.  This is a tongue-in-cheek way to experience a sad part of our history.  Participate in "Haunted Happenings".  Call for all the details.  Just $729 per person.  This tour includes a LOT!!  Don't be a scaredy-cat- JOIN US!!
 
OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 3- DOLLYWOOD!
This is a great tour!  Sit back and relax as we make our way to Indianapolis- where we will spend our first night.  A spin around the raceway is in store before we go to Pigeon Forge.  We will arrive in time for the Black Bear Jamboree dinner show.  Then Halloween at Dollywood!  There will be special treats- and prizes for costumes.  We will go to the famous Dixie Stampede dinner show tonight.  After breakfast the next day we will go to Smokey Mountains National Park for a guided tour and then another dinner show that evening.  Another overnight in Pigeon Forge and after breakfast we begin our journey home- stopping overnight in Indianapolis again to visit the Rhythm Discovery Center and have a farewell dinner.  Rate includes round trip motor coach, Outta Here! Tour Escort, 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners, 5 nights hotel, Smokey Mountain National Park Tour guide, Dixid Stampede, Black Bear Jamboree, Indianapolis Speedway Tour, Rhythm Discovery Center admission, Dollywood admission, additional dinner show in Pigeon Forge, door prizes throughout the tour, all taxes and fees.  Rate is just $779 per person based on double occupancy or $739 based on quad occupancy.  Just call Outta Here! Travel for single or triple rates.  A great way to see and experience a great area.  Call and reserve your space today!

OCTOBER 30- CHICAGO GHOST CRUISE

Night time Supernatural Ghost Cruise in Chicago.  Join Ghost hunter Richard T. Crowe on a special 2 hour cruise of the Chicago waterways, river & lakefront.  Hear his tales of mystery and wonder as we cruise along the skyline.  Thrill to his stories about two Ghost Ships that sail the waters of Lake Michigan.  Learn about the Lake MONSTER near Hyde Park.  Tales of ships, haunts of the skyline, cement overshoes, a mysterious Michigan "triangle" and MORE!!  Are you brave enough to join us??  This is a NIGHT time tours (that is the only time self-respecting ghosts come out isn't it??) so we won't get home until VERY late (OR very EARLY- depending on how you look at it!)  We will stop at a SPOOKY-DOOKY place for dinner before the cruise.  Round trip motor coach (complete with scary ghost movies), dinner and night time cruise are only $95 per person.  What an interesting way to spend the night before Halloween! 

OCTOBER 31- HALLOWEEN MYSTERY TOUR
This adventure promises to be a ghoulishly good time!  Not your everyday adventure- this one has a bit of a ghostly twist.  We can't tell you where we are going- that would take away the mystery!  Dress in a costume and get lots of extra prizes.  Have a sense of adventure and remain a bit of a child and enjoy this day full of twists and turns.  Attractions, food and scary fun are all included.  Just $79 per person.  

NOVEMBER 1-5-BOURBON & BON BONS
A great tour that has so many fun things to offer!  See Louisville and Lexington in a fun and exciting way.  Includes tours of Wild Turkey as well as a few other breweries and distilleries (that is the bourbon part).  The bon-bons you ask?  Why candy factories of course!!  Call for all the details 4 nights hotel, 9 meals, motor coach, 5 attractions and tours- and so much more.  Just $989 per person.

NOVEMBER 2-15- AFRICAN HEMINGWAY SAFARI
Get ready to cross another thing off your bucket list!  This photo safari takes the road less traveled, journeying to the remote and dramatic Samburu region in Kenya's old northern frontier. It also offers both Kenya and Tanzania in a neat package of exactly two weeks, without ever rushing or sacrificing the quality of the experience to do so. In fact, all of East Africa's legendary game parks are included, as well as a few hidden gems. Luxurious tented camps will be our lodgings in two locations instead of the usual one, and four flights expedite travel between locations while providing aerial panoramas over the lush mosaic of East Africa's villages, farmlands, escarpments and endless plains below. Suffice it to say, The Hemingway Wing Safari is a classic expedition with an exceptional diversity of experiences wrapped in glorious style. Call for even more details and pricing.

NOVEMBER 5-7
WISCONSIN BADGERS VS. PURDUE BOILERMAKERS

 

NOVEMBER 6- BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
Travel with us as we head to Milwaukee and see how things are made!  Miller Brewing Company, Buddy Squirrel & Nut Company, Palermo's Pizza and Harley Davidson.  We will get to see them all and learn some of the "trade secrets".  Build your own lunch at the included Mama Mia's pizza buffet.  A great way to learn how things are made!  Just $75 per person- includes everything mentioned- including LOTS of samples!!

NOVEMBER 10- FREE TRAVEL SHOW AT CARR VALLEY- 6:30PM-8:00PM
Girls Spa Getaways.  We will focus on 1 day spa tours with lunch, a beauty makeover day, a trip to the Osthoff resort..or how about the ultimate spa experience- Baden, Baden in Germany?  Taste the great Carr Valley cheese, win door prizes and get discounts.  Held at Carr Valley in Sauk City.  Space is limited, call today to reserve your space!

NOVEMBER 13- MAGGIE MAE CHRISTMAS SHOW IN FOND DU LAC

This is a great tour sure to put you in the Holiday spirit.  See Maggie Mae and Heartland Country perform at the PAC in Fond du lac.  We have great seats at the afternoon matinee performance.  The songs we all know and love from the holiday should put you in the Christmas Spirit.  Then shopping at Kris Kringle- where everyday is Christmas, a great opportunity to get a start on your seasonal shopping.  Call to reserve your spot!  Just $55 per person and only $50 for Fan Club Members.

NOVEMBER 13- IKEA & WOODFIELD MALL SHOPPING
This could EASILY become my favorite mall!!  Check out the bargains- both here and at the IKEA store.  We will drop you off mid morning and pick you (and all your purchases) mid afternoon.  No need to carry coats- leave them on the bus.  Just $35 per person- no tolls to deal with.

NOVEMBER 17- ONE DAY MEMPHIS TOUR
Price of $329 includes round trip air from Milwaukee to Memphis, transfers from airport to downtown.  Take your time to explore all that this great city has to offer.  Visit the obvious and required Graceland and Beale Street, then hit the flipside of Memphis at the W.C. Handy House Museum, Shelby Farms, the largest urban park in the country, or the "twisted" Ornamental Metal Museum. Memphis magnetism is its own attraction.  A great way to see the city.

NOVEMBER 18-19- LINCOLNSHIRE DINNER THEATER & SHOPPING
You don't want to miss meeting the fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy's band he vows to organize - despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. Come along and enjoy dinner and this classical performance!  We will stay at the Marriott connected to the theater and there will be time for shopping as well as a few other Christmas surprises for everyone.  Just $199 per person- call to reserve your space and find out all the inclusions.

NOVEMBER 19-21
 
WISCONSIN BADGERS VS. MICHIGAN


NOVEMBER 19-OZARK CHRISTMAS IN BRANSON
Shows include Daniel O'Donnell, Tony Orlando, Shoji Tabuchi, Spirit of Christmas, SIX or the Osmonds.  Tour includes 6 dinners and time for shopping.  Call for all the specifics.  Just $879 per person.

NOVEMBER 19- AUSTRALIA DOWN UNDER DISCOVERY-21 DAYS
Experience New Zealand and Australia on this unforgettable vacation! Your trip starts in Auckland, New Zealand, with a sightseeing tour and visit to Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter, where you see penguins, sting rays, moray eels and sharks. Then see the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves en route to Rotorua. In Rotorua, tour the Te Puia thermal area with New Zealand’s largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces. Experience Maori culture by witnessing Maori warriors arriving on a war canoe followed by a traditional Hangi dinner. Fly to Queenstown on New Zealand’s South Island for a sightseeing tour of this popular resort and cruise on Lake Wakatipu. Travel to Fiordland National Park to cruise on the fiord with some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery. See New Zealand’s highest peak at Mount Cook National Park, then continue to Christchurch for an overnight and sightseeing tour. Fly across the Tasman Sea to Melbourne, Australia, for three overnights and a sightseeing tour including Fitzroy Gardens. Next, fly to Alice Springs to learn about life in the Outback and experience an Aboriginal Dreamtime Tour before traveling to fascinating Ayers Rock. A highlight of Alice Springs is the opportunity to ride a camel at a camel farm. After a tour around the base of Uluru and free time, fly to Cairns for the highlight of your vacation—a full-day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef! On Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, you have the opportunity to snorkel, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or walk through the cool rainforest. In Cairns, visit a Wildlife Park for a chance to meet Australia’s native animals and take your picture with a koala. Finally, travel to the beautiful city of Sydney for a tour of the Opera House and a cruise on Sydney Harbour. Throughout your trip, you’ll have plenty of leisure time, especially in Melbourne, Cairns, and Sydney, to explore on your own or join optional tours. A special farewell dinner overlooking Sydney Harbour is the perfect finale for your amazing South Pacific vacation highlighting Australia and New Zealand.  Call for prices and all the details.

NOVEMBER 20- KRINGLE, JINGLES & TINGLES!
An unbelievable sight!  See the Fred Hermes Wurlitzer Organ that he restored himself.  View the ornate columns, chandeliers and lavishly detailed walls- the entire place is redone in old time movie palace splendor.  We will view one of the oldest lighthouses in Wisconsin as well as the ONLY commercial building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.  Lunch is included.  After lunch we are off to see tractors being made at the Case factory.  Of course no visit to Racine is complete without a KRINGLE- and NO day is complete without dessert.  We stop at a bakery so everyone can take this delicacy home if they want to. A unique and different side of Racine- just $69 per person.  Call to reserve your space today.


NOVEMBER 20-21- MAGGIE MAE AT LAKESIDE BALLROOM IN IOWA

We depart from Oxford early in the morning- Juice and donuts will be served on the road.  We will take the scenic route to Prairie du Chien and have lunch at the Buckhorn Bar & Grill before we check into the Country Inn and Suites.  Do some shopping at Cabela's before we have dinner at the Black Angus Inn and then head to Guttenberg, Iowa to see Maggie Mae at the historic Lakeside Ballroom.  Get your dancing shoes on and join in the fun!  The next morning breakfast at the hotel is included.  Shop at the Cannery (a great place to get some Christmas gifts for everyone on your list- OR just treat yourself!), or go to the casino to try your luck.  Lunch is included before we go to the afternoon Christmas concert with Maggie Mae at the Lakeside- a totally different show then we saw last night.  We arrive home early evening and will have a light dinner at the Maggie Mae Country Café when we arrive.  Just $289 per person for double occupancy or $279 for fan club members.  LOTS included.  Call or email for details!!

NOVEMBER 27-28- MAGGIE MAE AT AL RINGLING IN BARABOO
Includes Ho-Chunk,lunch and Maggie Mae Christmas Show. Departing from Wisconsin Rapids/Marshfield area for the overnight tour- Just $209 per person, based on double occupancy or $199 for Fan Club Members.  One day departures from East and West Side of Madison include lunch at the Log Cabin as well as great tickets to Maggie Mae- Just $79 or $74 for fan club members.

NOVEMBER 27 HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN CHICAGO
  
Ride along to the downtown Chicago are for a great shopping trip. We will drop you on Michigan Avenue and let you spend the day browsing, buying and checking out all the holiday decorations and bargains.  Just $40 per person.  Let us take all the hassles away- no driving, no fighting traffic, no finding a parking place, no construction- NO WORRIES!!  Call for reservations. 

 

 

NOVEMBER 29-2 NIGHT PAR-A-DICE CASINO & FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Upon arrival we will board the spirit of Peoria and take a unique and historic paddlewheel ride (inside) with a hot homemade buffet and live entertainment.  Then it is off to the Poinsettias Display- over 1,000 of them!  We will also drive through the Narrated Nativity- with life size structures.  We end the night with Folepi's Winter Wonderland- this is a two mile drive through an electric park showcasing numerous animated displays and LED light bulbs.  Dinner tonight at the PAR-A-DICE Casino and hotel is included, before we go to the show at East light Theater.  Gamble before turning in for the night.  Breakfast at the hotel is included.  Then we have a tour and demonstration of Glassblowing at Toraason Glass before heading for some shopping time at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie.  Lunch is on your own here.  We visit the Historic Holiday Traditions and take a step back in time as we visit the 128 year old home decorated for the holidays.  More free time this afternoon before we go to dinner and a show at the Conklin Barn Dinner Theater.  We will visit Freedom Park to experience the patriotic display as well.  Gamble again tonight if you want.  Breakfast the next morning is included as well as a visit to a fudge store and florist to see "behind the scenes".  We will stop at the Illinois Machine shed in Rockford for lunch before returning home- full of the festive Christmas season.  A little bit for everyone!  gambling, Christmas, shopping, history, theater- Rate includes round trip deluxe bus, 6 meals, all attractions as listed and lots of Christmas goodies as well.  Just $379 per person- based on double occupancy.

NOVEMBER 29- AMAZON RIVER CRUISE

The experience of cruising on the Amazon River is unique in the world of travel. Cruise itineraries take advantage of changing conditions along the river; no two cruises will be exactly alike, but each cruise promises moments which will be forever etched in your memory. You will voyage by night up uncharted tributaries, deep into the jungle to listen to the mysterious sounds of the rainforest and perhaps spot the eyes of a caiman glowing in the dark. You will travel to remote backwater lakes to fish for the legendary piranha and stroll the streets of Pevas, the oldest town on the Peruvian Amazon, and much more! This has always been a dream of mine- so come with me and celebrate my birthday on this once in a lifetime adventure!  Call for all the details and prices.

DECEMBER 3- RIPON- A DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS
Take a step back in time with Ripon's unique Victorian celebration.  Highlights include Enchanted Forest, Dickens of a Quilt show, Home Tour, Carriage Rides, International Gift Market and Gingerbread House Display.  Lunch is on your own at one of the many vendors- but save room for the cookies you will be getting when we visit the Ripon Good Cookie Outlet! Just $36 per person.  Celebrate St. Nick's way in a GRAND WAY!

DECEMBER 3- COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG CHRISTMAS
This 7 day tour includes Washington D.C.  See the city decorated for the holidays on our guided tour.  See WWII Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Smithsonian, Newseum, Evening Illuminations tour, Mount Vernon, Jamestown Settlement.  We will have a traditional Christmas dinner in Williamsburg at a historic tavern, see the sights and sounds of Colonial Williamsburg decorated for Christmas.  Just $1398 per person for all the above and so much more.  Call for details.

DECEMBER 4 & 5- MAGGIE MAE CHRISTMAS SHOW IN VIROQUA
Listen as Maggie sings traditional songs to get you in the Christmas mood.  Price includes deluxe motor coach and reserved seating at the beautiful Temple Theatre as well as a great meal at the Firehouse Restaurant.  Just $80 per person or $75 for Fan Club Members.  December 4th is an evening performance and the 5th is a matinee.  Call today to reserve your spot- Christmas concerts fill up fast.  How about taking that special someone as an early Christmas present?

DECEMBER 4- CHRISTMAS ON THE SAN ANTONIO RIVERWALK

It's Christmas time and the Riverwalk shines bright with thousands of colorful lights decorating the buildings.  We take in a dinner cruise along the river while we are serenaded by carolers.  Time to do a little holiday shopping.  We will see centuries of history come alive mixed in with a big helping of Texas hospitality.  Join us as we tour this beautiful, festive and historic sight.  Contact Outta Here! Travel for all the details.  Just $998 per person.

DECEMBER 6- FREE TRAVEL SHOW AT CARR VALLEY 6:30PM-8:00PM
St. Nick's Day Unique Gift Ideas.  Learn great ideas to give someone that is hard to buy for.  Learn about shopping trips to Chicago, Mall of America, as well as fun and exciting tours that make great gifts.  maybe a shopping trip to New York..or Milan??  Travel shows are free but space is limited, so call to reserve your space.  Shows are held at Carr Valley in Sauk City.

DECEMBER 6- NEW ORLEANS CHRISTMAS

There's no place like New Orleans for the holidays with twinkling lights and garland decked streetcars.  The city is alive with activity.  Celebration of the Oaks is a magical holiday event featuring nightly choirs, dance performances and over two million lights!  Other highlights include staying in the French Quarter, guided tour of the city, cooking demonstration, many meals and other exciting events.  Call for the details on this 5 day tour- Just $869 per person.

DECEMBER 8-12 "STOCKING STUFFER" IN MICHIGAN
Join us as we travel north to experience Christmas traditions in a new way.  Our first day starts in Grand Rapids and the Christmas Around the World Tree Display at Frederik Meijer Gardens.  Next is a treat and tour at Robinette's Apple Haus before we check in to the Country Inn and Suites.  Dinner tonight is at Noel's- a beautifully restored church.  Then next day after breakfast we head to Frankenmuth and the Bavarian Inn Lodge.  Our city tour visits St. Lorenz Lutheran Church and then a pretzel-rolling class and wine tasting before dinner at the Bavarian Inn.  The city lights and Christmas lane is next on our list.  The next day Bronner's Christmas Wonderland with over 50,000 gifts and trims is where you will find EVERYTHING Christmas.  We will visit the Historical Holly Hotel and enjoy "A Cup of Christmas Tea" Luncheon with a gift to take home.  Our next destination is Dearborn- where we are in for a big treat- Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village.  We step into a Christmas card from the past as we visit this wonderful display.  Tomorrow we have breakfast and a tour at the beautiful Henry Ford Estate.  Ther rest of the afternoon is free to explore the amazing Henry Ford Museum.  Tonight we have dinner and a private tour at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House- a fairy tale ending to a Christmas-spirit filled tour.  After breakfast at the hotel we head home- with visions of sugar-plums dancing in our heads.  Call for all the details- a truly beautiful and inspiring tour.  Just $699 per person for deluxe motor coach, meals, hotels, attractions and activities. 

DECEMBER 10-11- ELKHART LAKE OLD WORLD MARKET
No one knows how to celebrate Christmas like the Germans.  It's thanks to them that Americans decorate Christmas trees, hang wreaths and put nutcrackers on mantels. Because of them, we bake gingerbread men, open Advent calendars and fill stockings with treats. Still, not every German Christmas tradition has crossed the Atlantic. But- Inside a big white tent, Father Christmas passes out candy canes, sentimental folk tunes play over the sound system and local restaurateurs cook up plates of sauerbraten, schnitzel and spaetzle. Shoppers drift from booth to booth, laden with the wares of vendors who, it turns out, are happy to make the trip to this resort town near Lake Michigan. Join us as we get in the holiday mood!!  We spend the night at the beautiful Oshtoff Resort in a condominium suite.  An authentic German dinner as well as breakfast the next day is included.  We also will include admission and a tour at the Wreath Factory in Plymouth and shopping at the Kris Kringle shop in Fond du Lac. Just $199 per person for round-trip motor coach, admission to the market, admission and tour of the Wreath factory, one night suite lodging at the Osthoff Resort, German dinner, breakfast, Outta Here! Travel tour escort, luggage handling, taxes and tips.  Goodies on the bus and some Christmas presents for you to take home are also included. Get all your shopping done early!

DECEMBER 12 HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN CHICAGO
Ride along to the dowtown Chicago are for a great shopping trip. We will drop you on Michigan Avenue and let you spend the day browsing, buying and checking out all the holiday decorations and bargains.  Just $40 per person.  Let us take all the hassles away- no driving, no fighting traffic, no finding a parking place, no construction- NO WORRIES!!  Call for reservations.

DECEMBER 15- APPLETON FOX RIVER MALL SHOPPING
Just in case you don't have all your Christmas shopping done- here is another opportunity to get it finished.  Ride along in warm comfort- we will drop you at the door and pick you up- no need to find the weather and find your car.  Lots of stores to choose from- so lots of opportunities to get goodies.  Just $39 per person for motorcoach ride.  Call and reserve your space today!

DECEMBER 16TH- WISCONSIN DELLS HO-CHUNK CASINO
We visit this great casino and hope luck (or is it skill?) is on our side.  Try blackjack, poker, craps, bingo, off-track betting, slots (over 2,400!!),video poker- or even high stakes black jack!  Enjoy lunch at the buffet- and use the money the casino gives you to win more.  Pack your horseshoe, four leaf clovers and rabbits foot- and join us.  Just $25 per person!

DECEMBER 17-19 BILLY DEAN AND GALENA CHRISTMAS
Travel with us to Illinois and Iowa for a great Christmas event.  This tour has a little bit of everything- Lunch in a historic hotel, 2 nights lodging at an Irish Boutique hotel, live entertainment with dinner, winery tasting, brewery tour, Billy Dean VIP seating at Mooney Hollow Barn, gourmet dinner, casino and even the Mustard Museum!!  Call or email for all the details!  Just $379 per person based on double occupancy- includes deluxe motor coach, 2 nights lodging, VIP reserved seating, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners.  Call to reserve your space!

DECEMBER 19-FANNY HILL CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH & SHOW
Perched atop a bluff overlooking the city of Eau Claire, Fanny Hill is one of the premier dining and entertainment venues in Wisconsin.  The unique blend of scenic beauty and award winning dining with hilarious live theater makes Fanny Hill a true Chippewa Valley treasure.  We will be seeing "You Better Watch Out"- It's Christmas Eve at the Willow Inn. A snowstorm strands an "interesting" mix of guests.  Our hero Rudy and his very pregnant wife Marsha, innkeepers Tom and Jenny, her dad Art, handyman Andy, and “Mr. Smith” try to keep the holidays bright.  But the Spirit of Christmas may be closer than they think!  Join us on this festive holiday celebration.  Just $79 per person. 

DECEMBER 28-DANUBE HOLIDAY EXPLORER CRUISE WITH VIKING

Usher in the winter with a timeless trip down the Danube River, where you discover the beauty of Austria and Germany and are warmly welcomed by the locals. Sail through the enchanting Wachau Valley and Bavarian countryside, and experience the magic of the holiday season in the region where so many Christmas traditions began. And on select sailings, you can even shop the Christmas markets for handicrafts and unique specialty items. This enchanting cruise is certain to provide lasting memories for years to come. Just $1856 per person.  Spend the New Year in Europe!!  Call for detailed itinerary.

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